Frumpkin

Frumpkin
Official portrait of Frumpkin, by Ari.
Type	Companion (Caleb)
Actor	Liam O'Brien Matthew Mercer [DM]
Character Information
Name	Frumpkin
Pronouns	he/him
Also known as	Lumpy (nickname by Nott) Frumpy The Fey King
Creature type	Fey
Race	Cat (typically)
Places	Trostenwald, Wildemount Feywild
Connections	Mighty Nein (familiar of Caleb)
Profession	Familiar
Status
Status	Alive
Causes of death	Shot with an arrow by a gnoll; disappeared. Kicked by a crownsguard; disappeared. Shot with an arrow by Protto; disappeared. Stabbed with a dagger by Avantika; disappeared. Mauled by Sprinkle; disappeared.
Death episode(s)	"The Howling Mines" (2x06) "Steam and Conversation" (2x09) "The Stalking Nightmare" (2x29) "Welcome to the Jungle" (2x38) "A Fog Lifted" (2x106)
Stats
HP	2
AC	12
DC
Str	3
Dex	15
Con	10
Int	3
Wis	12
Cha	7
Reference(s)
Appearances
First seen	"Curious Beginnings" (2x01) (stream) The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast (print)
Last seen	"Fond Farewells" (2x141) (stream)
Stream	Campaign Two (116 episodes)
Comic	The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast
Other work	Narrative Telephone

Frumpkin was the familiar of Caleb Widogast. Although he is actually a fey creature capable of assuming many forms, Caleb usually summoned him in the form of a Bengal cat. As a companion, he was controlled by his summoner, Liam O'Brien, with assistance and communication from the Dungeon Master, Matthew Mercer.

Description

Appearance

Forms

Although Frumpkin's usual form is that of a Bengal cat (white, as of "The Calm Before the Storm" (2x130)), through the Find Familiar spell Caleb can change his form into various creatures including that of a:

• Sparrow
• Peregrine Falcon
• Owl
• Spider
• Octopus
• Speckled Elf Owl
• Vulture
• Raven
• Capuchin Monkey
• Bird of Paradise

Fan art of Frumpkin's different forms, by Odd.

Fan art of Frumpkin's forms, by Michelle McNees.

Fan art of Frumpkin as a cat, by BlackSalander.

Fan art of Frumpkin as a sparrow, by BlackSalander.

Fan art of Frumpkin as an octopus, by BlackSalander.

Fan art of Frumpkin as a peregrine falcon, by BlackSalander.

Fan art of Frumpkin as an owl, by BlackSalander.

Fan art of Frumpkin as a spider, by BlackSalander.

Biography

Background

Caleb Widogast first summoned Frumpkin a few years prior to the beginning of the campaign. Frumpkin was created in the form of Caleb's previous family cat, which he was also named after. He served as Caleb's only friend for a few years before meeting Nott in prison. Caleb considers Frumpkin to be very important to him, and seems to view him as emotional support at times.^[presumed]

Recalling a previous adventure, Frumpkin had taken the form of an octopus and was used as a cushion to break Nott's fall out of a burning building.

Arc 1: Come Together

Frumpkin disappeared in "The Howling Mines" (2x06) due to a gnoll attack reducing his bird form's hit points to zero. "Hush" (2x07) marked Frumpkin's first full episode absence. In the episode following this absence, Caleb resummoned Frumpkin in his cat form.

Frumpkin was kicked by a member of the Crownsguard while trying to get into Zadash's Tri-Spires district and his hit points were once again reduced to zero.

Arc 2: The Bad Guys

As the Mighty Nein sailed from Nicodranas to Urukayxl, Caleb changed Frumpkin's form to a tiny one-ounce elf owl and loaned him to Beau. Frumpkin stayed in that form until the Mighty Nein reached Urukayxl. Caleb had him land on Avantika's dagger and attempted to cast Identify through Frumpkin on her weapons while she was sleeping. Avantika was not actually sleeping and immediately killed Frumpkin. Caleb summoned Frumpkin again in the elf owl form.

Fan art of Frumpkin leaving through the ferns, by ArtByMikuTee.

Arc 6: Weird Magic

In a private conversation with Frumpkin, Caleb admitted to him that he didn't believe they were all going to survive the upcoming fight with the Tombtakers, but that it was a win-win for Frumpkin. If the Nein all died he would get to go back to his home. If Caleb survived, he intended to let Frumpkin go anyway, because he wasn't Caleb's cat. Caleb's cat was dead. He then changed Frumpkin from his usual Bengal color to pure white. Caleb kept his promise and released Frumpkin from his service in the Blooming Grove.

Relationships

Caleb Widogast

Caleb loves Frumpkin dearly, and despite his existence as an immortal fey entity, usually treats him like an ordinary pet cat. When not in battle or utilizing Frumpkin's ability to transform into other animals for the purposes of reconnaissance, Caleb will keep Frumpkin draped across his shoulders or loan him to the other members of the Mighty Nein should they require comfort.

Fjord

After meeting Frumpkin in "Curious Beginnings" (2x01), Fjord starts having an allergic reaction to him. However, this only happens when Frumpkin is in cat form.

Kiri

Fan art of Kiri holding Frumpkin, by Amy King.

Whilst Kiri was initially startled by Frumpkin appearing in her arms and somewhat nervous, she very quickly grew enamored with him and was quite happy to cuddle him, mostly due to his calm and friendly nature.

Nott

Despite the fact that Nott has eaten Frumpkin twice, he does not seem to hold a grudge and is generally friendly towards her, although this might be because of the high regard Caleb holds Nott in.

Yasha

Due to her upbringing in Xhorhas without any pets or many other animals "except the rats, that they ate", Yasha had never met a cat before Frumpkin. However, she shows a fondness for the cat and likes his purring.

2019 Official portrait of Frumpkin, by Ari.

Character Information

Abilities

As a familiar, Frumpkin could appear, disappear, and/or reappear at Caleb's whim (requires one action). Caleb could issue telepathic commands to Frumpkin. Caleb could transfer his senses to Frumpkin, though this rendered Caleb's body temporarily blind and deaf. When Frumpkin lost all hit points or when Caleb wanted to change Frumpkin's form, Caleb could cast Find Familiar again to bring Frumpkin back or change his form.

Appearances and mentions

• Campaign Two, appears every episode except as follows:
  • "Hush" (2x07), mentioned only
  • "Waste and Webs" (2x10), mentioned only
  • "The Journey Home" (2x30), mentioned only
  • "The Cathedral" (2x86), absent
  • "Punishment and Politics" (2x87), absent
  • "Dark Waters" (2x98), absent
  • "Ghosts, Dinosaurs, and Stuff" (2x102), absent
  • "Devoutness and Dicks" (2x107), absent
  • "Traveler Con" (2x108), absent
  • "Frigid Propositions" (2x109), absent
  • "Dinner with the Devil" (2x110), absent
  • "New Homes and Old Friends" (2x111), mentioned only
  • "The Chase Begins" (2x112), absent
  • "A Heart Grown Cold" (2x113), absent
  • "Fair-weather Faith" (2x123), absent
  • "A Walk to Warmer Welcomes" (2x124), absent
  • "Sarsaparilla, Licorice, and Red Hot" (2x127), absent
  • "Cat and Mouse" (2x128), absent
  • "Aeor" (2x132), absent
  • "The Streets of the Forgotten" (2x134), mentioned only
  • "The Genesis Ward" (2x135), absent
  • "Hell or High Water" (2x136), absent
  • "Welcome to Cognouza" (2x137), absent
  • "Long May He Reign" (2x140), absent
• The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast
• Narrative Telephone
  • Episode 14:"Familiar Feywild Fables"

Trivia

• Liam shared his vision of Frumpkin on Instagram (source).
• Caleb has stated that Frumpkin is never upset over his deaths and has a good sense of humor when it comes to them.
• The origin of Frumpkin's name comes from a cat of the same name that Liam had when he was a kid.
• Frumpkin does not require food or drink. However, he would (reluctantly) eat and drink to please his master, such as when he drank from a bowl of milk given to him by Caleb.
• According to Caleb, Frumpkin prefers his cat form.
• Dani Carr's Narrative Telephone episode was a glimpse of her version of Frumpkin's Feywild life, and gave him the code name "Agent 111".

References

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